Monday 22 April 2013

How wondrous is water for your overall Health?


Do you know that water is your body's most important nutrient?
Water makes 70 to 75% of your total body weight. It helps in maintaining the body temperature, metabolizes body fat and cushions organs. It aids in digestion, lubrication, transportation of nutrients, and flushes out toxins from your body. Water has numerous benefits.  

10 amazing benefits of water

1.      Drinking water helps in losing weight
Water has zero calories. As water flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water can reduce hunger as it is an effective appetite suppressant.
2.      Makes your Skin Healthier and Younger
Water helps a lot in replenishing skin tissues, moisturizing skin which increases skin elasticity. Proper hydrated skin looks younger and healthier.
3.      Better Productivity at Work
 Your brain is mostly made up of water therefore drinking water helps in better thinking. It also helps your alertness and concentration.
4.      Natural medicine for Headache and Back Pains
Water helps to reduce headache and back pains as many times these are due to dehydration.
5.      Helps in Digestion
Water improves your digestive system and increases your metabolic rate. Drinking adequate amount of water can help in relieving constipation also.
6.      Remove Harmful Toxins
Water removes antioxidants by flushing all the toxins out of your body.   
7.      Relieves Fatigue
When your body has less water than is required by it your heart works harder in order to pump oxygenated blood to all cells, so the insufficient oxygen in the body leads to fatigue. Therefore drinking enough water can help you in relieving fatigue.
8.      Lessen Cramps and Sprains
Hydrated body helps in keeping your joints and muscles lubricated thereby lessening cramps and sprains.
9.      Maintain the Ph balance
Your body needs a neutral balance of Ph 7 range in order to function properly and water helps in maintain this Ph balance.
10.  Reduces Stress Level
Dehydration lead to increased levels of a hormone called Cortisol which is a stress hormone. So by drinking adequate water you can reduce the stress level.
Not only this, often doctors suggest that drinking adequate water helps in fighting against flu. It also reduces the risks of kidney stones and heart attack. Moreover studies show that water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer.
So ask yourself “Are You Drinking Enough Water?” 

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